September 12, 2023

Barrick to double copper output to 1 billion lb. by 2031

CEO Mark Bristow said the copper increase plus its gold production was to boost total production to 6.8 million gold equivalent oz. by that date.

September 12, 2023

ATEX Resources stock boosted by Valeriano resource udate

The update showed a significant inferred mineral resource of 1.4 billion tonnes at a copper-equivalent grade of 0.67%.

September 12, 2023

Cobalt, copper mining in DRC fuelling forced evictions — report

Study links race to secure key battery metals to forced eviction of entire communities and grievous human rights abuses.

September 12, 2023

Lundin secures environmental permit to extend Candelaria mine life

Approved EIA considers several improvements to the mine’s current operations, which will allow to extend its productive to 2040.

September 11, 2023

P2 Gold updates Gabbs PEA to 1.9 million oz. gold equivalent

The updated PEA gives Gabbs an after-tax net present value with a 5% discount of $292.2 million and an internal rate of return of 17%.

September 11, 2023

Hudbay’s ‘enhanced’ Copper World prefeasibility gets mixed reviews

The study, released Friday, drew mixed reactions from experts, mainly due to increased operating costs and cautious permitting approaches.

September 11, 2023

Copper price climbs amid Chinese currency recovery

New bank lending in China beat expectations by nearly quadrupling in August from July as the central bank sought to shore up economic growth.

September 11, 2023

Russia’s largest untapped copper deposit starts concentrate production

The long-awaited Udokan project in Russia's far east is coming on stream at a challenging time.

September 10, 2023

Antamina’s president says Peru should focus on brownfield projects

Víctor Gobitz proposed concentrating efforts on brownfield projects given that there are no new operational deposits in Peru.

September 10, 2023

US, Saudi Arabia in talks to secure metals in Africa – WSJ

A state-backed Saudi venture would buy stakes in mining assets worth $15 billion in African countries, which will permit US companies to buy some of the production.